Industrial Base Assessments

The Office of Technology Evaluation (OTE) utilizes its unique designated authority to conduct surveys and assessments of defense-related technologies, and to monitor economic and trade issues vital to the U.S. industrial base as specified in congressional mandates and executive orders. OTE’s capabilities are leveraged through partnerships with a wide range of defense and civilian federal agencies, industry associations, state and local governments, and universities.

OTE conducts primary research and analysis of critical technologies and industrial capabilities of key defense-related sectors. The office uses industry-specific surveys to obtain essential employment, financial, production, research and development, export control, and other data – information unavailable from any other source.

The final reports provide findings and recommendations for government policymakers and industry leaders. The studies are conducted in cooperation with experts from the private sector and other government agencies.

The goal is to enable the private sector and government agencies to monitor trends, benchmark industry performance, and raise awareness of diminishing manufacturing capabilities. Customers for these reports include the Armed Services, Congress, and industry associations.